Journalist Hussein Shaikh apologises to Hindus for making the anti-Hindu remark, “Hindu deities are stones” !

Result of the firm stand taken by the Sakal Hindu Samaj

Representatives and activists of the Sakal Hindu Samaj, along with Shri Sanjay Ghatge of the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, submitting a memorandum to Police Inspector Santosh Gore at Jaysingpur Police Station.

Jaysingpur (Dist. Kolhapur) – Hussein Shaikh, a correspondent of a local daily newspaper, made objectionable remarks about Hindu deities, saying, “Hindu deities are stones. Why do you visit temples ? Why do you make donations there ? Instead, help a living person.” The Sakal Hindu Samaj described these remarks as anti-Hindu.

The Sakal Hindu Samaj immediately submitted a memorandum to the Jaysingpur Police Station demanding legal action against Hussein Shaikh. As a result of the organisation’s firm stand, Shaikh was compelled to issue a written clarification and apologise to Hindus.

Among those present while submitting the memorandum were Shri Rajendra Gadiwadar and Shri Shailendra Lohia of Shri Shivpratishthan Hindustan, Corporator Shri Santosh Jadhav, Shri Mahendra Daingade of the BJP, Shri Mahendra Rajput, Shri Sunil Bhore, Shri Dhirajlal Patel and Shri Kailas Deshmukh of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), as well as Shri Sanjay Ghatge of the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti.

In his written apology, Hussein Shaikh stated,

“I express my sincere regret to my Hindu brothers. I had no intention of hurting anyone’s sentiments. I will ensure that my statements do not hurt the sentiments of the Sakal Hindu Samaj.”

Editorial Perspective

• Had anyone made similar remarks about Muslim religious beliefs, Hussein Shaikh's co-religionists would by now have issued a "Sar Tan Se Juda" (beheading) fatwa against that person ! It is only because Hindus are tolerant that people like Shaikh dare to insult Hindu deities !
• This incident demonstrates that, no matter how high a position some Muslims attain, they continue to display their hostility towards Hindus !
• Congratulations to the Sakal Hindu Samaj for responding promptly to an attack on Hindu Dharma !